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American Constitution vs Star Flyer

The verdict

Which should you choose?

American Constitution is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 175 passengers, in service since 2018. Star Flyer is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1991. American Constitution has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose American Constitution if you want more space per passenger or a newer ship: it has 23.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.5) and its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 1991).

Choose Star Flyer if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 3.9).

Side by side

Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

American ConstitutionStar Flyer
Cruise line American Cruise Lines Star Clippers
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2018 (better) 1991
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted — 2018
Gross tonnage 4,057 2,298
Passengers 175 170
Crew 45 72
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.9 2.4 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 23.2 (better) 13.5
Decks 6 4
Length 270 ft 360 ft
Beam 56 ft 50 ft
Speed 14 mph —
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 8 / 10 (better) 7 / 10

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

American Constitution has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active Star Flyer: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature Star Flyer: 8.0
  • Cultural Star Flyer: 7.0
  • Dining Star Flyer: 6.2
  • Entertainment Star Flyer: 7.0
  • Family friendly Star Flyer: 2.0
  • Party Star Flyer: 6.0
  • Romantic Star Flyer: 9.0
  • Spa & fitness Star Flyer: 6.0
  • Staterooms Star Flyer: 7.6

American Cruise Lines

American Constitution

The 175-passenger river ship American Constitution from American Cruise Lines debuted in spring 2018 with a patriotic theme and American Revolution cruises. She's a twin sister of American Constellation, which launched in May 2017 with similar itineraries in the Northeast and Southeast.

Star Clippers

Star Flyer

Star Flyer is the sister ship of Star Clipper. She is a true clipper ship, reflecting her proud heritage in every inch of her polished brass. Star Clippers's unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities.

Highlights

  • Spacious accommodations, some of which open onto the deck
  • Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
  • Two onboard swimming pools

Questions

American Constitution or Star Flyer?

Which is bigger, American Constitution or Star Flyer?

American Constitution is bigger at 4,057 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Flyer. American Constitution carries 175 passengers and Star Flyer carries 170.

Which ship is newer, American Constitution or Star Flyer?

American Constitution is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 1991 for Star Flyer.

Which has more space per passenger?

American Constitution, with 23.2 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Flyer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

Star Flyer, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 3.9 on American Constitution.

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